FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wingfield Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wingfield Small Business Loans
Wingfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Wingfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Wingfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.